President takes Christmas cheer and self-reliance message to Baracara – promises school boat and learning centre
Georgetown, Guyana - (December 13, 2015) Marking the first time a sitting President has visited the Baracara Community in Canje, Region Six in about 33 years, President David Granger arrived in the community to a warm welcome from residents, who were [...]
Minister Harmon lauds multi-million$$ investment in Bartica resort
Georgetown, Guyana - (December 12, 2015) Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, says a new dawn is breaking for Guyana and especially the people of Bartica, in his keynote address at the commissioning of the multi-million-dollar Aruwai Whitewater Resort i [...]
President Granger announces subvention for Sophia Literacy Programme – distributed 21 bicycles donated to ‘three Bs’ programme
Georgetown, Guyana – (December 12, 2015) President David Granger delighted children enrolled in the Sophia Literacy Programme when he turned up at their annual Christmas party, hosted at Congress Place, earlier today, and distributed 21 bicycles dona [...]
First Lady helps Santa share toys at City Hall Christmas party
Georgetown, Guyana - (December 12, 2015) First Lady Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, joined with officials from the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) to spread Christmas cheer to close to 300 children at City Hall. Mrs. Granger thanked the Coun [...]
Rupununi women excited to utilise training from ‘Success in Business’ workshop
Georgetown, Guyana - (December 12, 2015) Thirty-two Rupununi women are now much more business-savvy after completing a five-day 'Self-Reliance and Success in Business Workshop', held under the auspices of the Office of the First Lady, at the Indigeno [...]
President hosts follow-up discussions with UG senior staff association
Georgetown, Guyana - (December 11, 2015) Dr. Mellissa Ifill, President of the University of Guyana Senior Staff Association (UGSSA), said she is encouraged by President David Granger's commitment to the University, following a meeting, earlier today. [...]
President Granger calls on Region Ten to build a new economy – as LEN launches with $155M allocation
Georgetown, Guyana – (December 10, 2015) President David Granger announced, what he called the Linden Action Plan, as he urged residents of Linden, Region Ten, to rebuild their economy on the four pillars of investment, information, infrastructure an [...]
Minister Ally presents 52 bicycles to St Ignatius students – cycles were donated to President’s ‘three Bs’ programme
Georgetown, Guyana - (December 10, 2015) As part of President David Granger's 'Three Bs' (Boats, Busses, and Bicycles) initiative, Minister of Social Cohesion, Amna Ally, today, presented 52 bicycles to the students of the St. Ignatius Secondary Scho [...]
Guyana signs US$300,000 grant with Green Climate Fund (GCF)
Georgetown, Guyana –(December 9, 2015) Minister of Governance, with responsibility for Natural Resources and the Environment, Raphael Trotman, today, signed a US$300,000 grant with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) on the side lines of the United Nations [...]
President gifts ‘Zamzam’ Water to Muslim community
Georgetown, Guyana - (December 9, 2015) President David Granger distributed several bottles of 'Zamzam' water, which was sourced from a well in Saudi Arabia, to various Muslim organisations during a meeting today at Ministry of the Presidency. The Pr [...]